Many authors think that the cover does not matter. But it is one of the most important parts of a book. It is the first line of communication with your potential reader. It can make or break a sale.

There are two basic types of covers, the text and image. The text ones are easier to create as they only need words and images, while image ones also require graphic design skills. For example, if you want to use stock images then you need to know how to edit them in order to achieve the desired result.

The most popular covers are those that catch the eye and make your heart beat faster. There are plenty of examples on the market which don’t have anything to do with the contents of the book, but this does not mean that attractive covers do not sell books. If a cover is well done, it can increase sales by up to 80%. It is worth investing in an attractive cover as it will attract more readers, who in turn will spread word about your book through social media when they see an interesting cover.

Ideally, you have time to create your own cover but if you are short on time then there are numerous services offering book cover design for self-publishers at very reasonable prices.*(I researched them

For a self-publishing author, it can sometimes seem that the cover art is unimportant. But the truth is that the cover matters, even if there are ways to get around it!

The importance of covers in traditional publishing is undeniable, but they are an important part of your book’s marketing efforts when you self-publish as well. You may not be able to get a fancy designer to design your book’s cover, but you do have some options.

Trying on a number of different covers can help you figure out which one best represents your work and will attract readers. Your cover should also reflect the tone of your book. If you are writing a science fiction novel, for example, you may want something that looks high tech and futuristic.

When choosing your cover art, make sure it has a professional look to it. This will help potential readers take you seriously and believe that your book is professionally written. Even if you aren’t able to get custom made book covers when self-publishing, you can still find attractive ones online for relatively low prices.

Harlequin Books publishes romance novels and uses stock photography for their covers because they know that their readers won’t be interested in anything else!

I know, I know. The covers don’t matter, right? Well, no – they don’t matter as much as the actual writing but they definitely DO matter. In fact, if you think about what it really takes to publish a book and have people buy it, you have to admit that there are two things that make the biggest difference in your success: 1. The quality of the writing and 2. The quality of the cover.

So here’s the thing: you can’t do much about the quality of the writing (well, you CAN improve it but that’s not what we’re talking about here) but you CAN do something about the design of your cover. You can learn how to do it yourself or you can hire someone to help you with it – but either way, you HAVE TO DO IT!

A book cover is your first impression. It conveys the message to the reader what genre is the book, what mood it is, what can they expect inside the pages. The cover of a book is like an eye catcher because it literally attracts the attention of the reader and compels him/her to take a look at it.

A good cover doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive. It has to be professionally done and attractive. And above all, it has to match the genre. The key element in making a good book cover is understanding what readers of that genre want.

In our case, westerns lovers want their covers to be simple, plain and attractive. Covers that say “I am a western” or “look at me!” are not going to work for them. While we understand that some readers might prefer flashy covers that contain action or mystery elements, for our westerns readers, this just won’t cut it.*

Here is one of the most common questions I hear from both authors and publishers, in a variety of guises: Is the cover of my book as important as I think it is?

It’s an interesting question, because it’s also one that everyone seems to have their own opinion on. And here lies the problem.

In this article, I’m going to try and answer that question with a big fat “Yes!” And no, not just because I’m biased. I’ll try and back that up with some facts, figures and some examples from the real world.

Getting a good cover for your book is important – but only if you want people to notice it! Let’s discuss why and how.

What is a cover? It’s the first impression to your book. It’s what people see before they even read the book description, but after they see its title.

In my own experience, I’ve noticed that it can affect the number of views and favorites on Amazon, which can make a big difference in sales.

It might not seem like much of a difference, but when you’re just starting out and every sale counts, what you really need is to get your book out there as much as possible. The best way to do that is by using a professional cover designer.

This is especially true if you’re planning on getting your book published through CreateSpace or Kindle.’

The book industry is in transition. Traditional publishing is still the dominant force, but self publishing is growing rapidly, and e-books are a big deal. The covers of books are part of what makes them stand out in this new world.

There are many self publishers, both new and old, who don’t put much thought into their book covers. They use a template or a stock image to create an eBook cover from scratch, or they take a photo of their own book and use that as the cover. And that’s fine if it’s good enough for you, but if you really want your book to stand out, you need to invest some time on the cover design.

Here I’m going to tell you how to get that professional look without spending money on hiring a designer.